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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 09:38 PM
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what is the best insulator/sound deadener to install on a 74 ?
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Old Mar 29, 2017 | 09:46 PM
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I went to Lowe's and bought a roll of this stuff. It was thin, lightweight, and cheap.


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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 06:51 AM
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^^ I agree. Reflectix works well, is cheap, and available close to home.
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^^ I agree. Reflectix works well, is cheap, and available close to home.
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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 10:34 AM
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majority of the heat comes from the front and the transmission tunnel.
cover that area very well, more Reflectix.

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